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| Impact |
The earthquake of 26 December 2004 that occurred on the interface of the India and Burma plates and the tsunamis that followed it brought widespread devastation in the countries around the Indian Ocean rim. In total 13 countries were afflicted: Indonesia , Sri Lanka , India , Thailand , Bangladesh , the Maldives , Malaysia , Myanmar , Somalia , Kenya , Tanzania and Seychelles . An estimated 150,000 people lost their lives, many more have become homeless and close to 5 million people have been badly affected by this calamity.
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| Priorities |
UN-HABITAT's immediate
response to the tsunami disaster of 26 December 2004 focused on the provision
of a range of immediate measures. These included emergency and transition
shelter, the restoration of critical infrastructure, particularly water
and sanitation facilities, and emergency clean-up operations. It also
looked into land use planning, and helping survivors find work and rebuild
their communities. To achieve an effective recovery, the very first weeks
after the disaster were crucial to building the foundations of longer-term
sustainable rehabilitation.
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| Tsunami Disaster |
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| Donation |
We are grateful for your donation for the reconstruction efforts.
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| Brochure |
Responding to the Tsunami disaster –
a UN-HABITAT strategy for a new future
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